Wooden Classicism Nesbitt House – Seaside, Florida Architect: Robert A. M. Stern Builder: O.B. Laurent Construction E. F. San Juan produced all of the interior and exterior millwork for this elegantly designed residence in the influential New Urban town of Seaside, Florida. Challenges: The beachfront residence required adherence to the area’s strict building code requirements, creating a unique profile for the compact layout of each room. Each room was also designed with all-wood walls and ceilings, which meant there was a lot of custom millwork! Solution: Unlike many homes where the same molding and paneling profiles are repeated throughout each room, this home featured a unique profile for each space. The effort was laborious—our team at E. F. San Juan created tools for each of these specific jobs. “The project required over four hundred man-hours of knife-grinding just to produce the tools,” says Edward San Juan. “Organization and scheduling were critical in this project because so many parts were required to complete each room.” The long hours and hard work allowed us to take the compacted plan and create the feel of an open, airy American beach house with the influence of 1930s Swedish classicism. The ceiling and walls in each room are paneled, giving them an elongated look to open up the space. The enticing, simplified wooden classicism style seamlessly complements the sweeping vistas and surrounding natural beauty along the Gulf of Mexico. --- Photography by Steven Mangum – STM Photography

Homeowner wanted to build an outdoor living room that blended with neighborhoods strict guidelines per Historic District requirements. We came up with a closed gable design with painted T&G and built out beams to complement the existing plantation style.

Wooden Classicism Nesbitt House – Seaside, Florida Architect: Robert A. M. Stern Builder: O.B. Laurent Construction E. F. San Juan produced all of the interior and exterior millwork for this elegantly designed residence in the influential New Urban town of Seaside, Florida. Challenges: The beachfront residence required adherence to the area’s strict building code requirements, creating a unique profile for the compact layout of each room. Each room was also designed with all-wood walls and ceilings, which meant there was a lot of custom millwork! Solution: Unlike many homes where the same molding and paneling profiles are repeated throughout each room, this home featured a unique profile for each space. The effort was laborious—our team at E. F. San Juan created tools for each of these specific jobs. “The project required over four hundred man-hours of knife-grinding just to produce the tools,” says Edward San Juan. “Organization and scheduling were critical in this project because so many parts were required to complete each room.” The long hours and hard work allowed us to take the compacted plan and create the feel of an open, airy American beach house with the influence of 1930s Swedish classicism. The ceiling and walls in each room are paneled, giving them an elongated look to open up the space. The enticing, simplified wooden classicism style seamlessly complements the sweeping vistas and surrounding natural beauty along the Gulf of Mexico. --- Photography by Steven Mangum – STM Photography

The Control/Shift House is perched on the high side of the site which takes advantage of the view to the southeast. A gradual descending path navigates the change in terrain from the street to the entry of the house. A series of low retaining walls/planter beds gather and release the earth upon the descent resulting in a fairly flat level for the house to sit on the top one third of the site. The entry axis is aligned with the celebrated stair volume and then re-centers on the actual entry axis once you approach the forecourt of the house. The initial desire was for an “H” scheme house with common entertaining spaces bridging the gap between the more private spaces. After an investigation considering the site, program, and view, a key move was made: unfold the east wing of the “H” scheme to open all rooms to the southeast view resulting in a “T” scheme. The new derivation allows for both a swim pool which is on axis with the entry and main gathering space and a lap pool which occurs on the cross axis extending along the lengthy edge of the master suite, providing direct access for morning exercise and a view of the water throughout the day. The Control/Shift House was derived from a clever way of following the “rules.” Strict HOA guidelines required very specific exterior massing restrictions which limits the lengths of unbroken elevations and promotes varying sizes of masses. The solution most often used in this neighborhood is one of addition - an aggregation of masses and program randomly attached to the inner core of the house which often results in a parasitic plan. The approach taken with the Control/Shift House was to push and pull program/massing to delineate and define the layout of the house. Massing is intentional and reiterated by the careful selection of materiality that tracks through the house. Voids and relief in the plan are a natural result of this method and allow for light and air to circulate throughout every space of the house, even into the most inner core. Photography: Charles Davis Smith

The owners requested that their home harmonize with the spirit of the surrounding Colorado mountain setting and enhance their outdoor recreational lifestyle - while reflecting their contemporary architectural tastes. The site was burdened with a myriad of strict design criteria enforced by the neighborhood covenants and architectural review board. Creating a distinct design challenge, the covenants included a narrow interpretation of a “mountain style” home which established predetermined roof pitches, glazing percentages and material palettes - at direct odds with the client‘s vision of a flat-roofed, glass, “contemporary” home. Our solution finds inspiration and opportunities within the site covenant’s strict definitions. It promotes and celebrates the client’s outdoor lifestyle and resolves the definition of a contemporary “mountain style” home by reducing the architecture to its most basic vernacular forms and relying upon local materials. The home utilizes a simple base, middle and top that echoes the surrounding mountains and vegetation. The massing takes its cues from the prevalent lodgepole pine trees that grow at the mountain’s high altitudes. These pine trees have a distinct growth pattern, highlighted by a single vertical trunk and a peaked, densely foliated growth zone above a sparse base. This growth pattern is referenced by placing the wood-clad body of the home at the second story above an open base composed of wood posts and glass. A simple peaked roof rests lightly atop the home - visually floating above a triangular glass transom. The home itself is neatly inserted amongst an existing grove of lodgepole pines and oriented to take advantage of panoramic views of the adjacent meadow and Continental Divide beyond. The main functions of the house are arranged into public and private areas and this division is made apparent on the home’s exterior. Two large roof forms, clad in pre-patinated zinc, are separated by a sheltering central deck - which signals the main entry to the home. At this connection, the roof deck is opened to allow a cluster of aspen trees to grow – further reinforcing nature as an integral part of arrival. Outdoor living spaces are provided on all levels of the house and are positioned to take advantage of sunrise and sunset moments. The distinction between interior and exterior space is blurred via the use of large expanses of glass. The dry stacked stone base and natural cedar cladding both reappear within the home’s interior spaces. This home offers a unique solution to the client’s requests while satisfying the design requirements of the neighborhood covenants. The house provides a variety of indoor and outdoor living spaces that can be utilized in all seasons. Most importantly, the house takes its cues directly from its natural surroundings and local building traditions to become a prototype solution for the “modern mountain house”. Overview Ranch Creek Ranch Winter Park, Colorado Completion Date October, 2007 Services Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture

Wooden Classicism Nesbitt House – Seaside, Florida Architect: Robert A. M. Stern Builder: O.B. Laurent Construction E. F. San Juan produced all of the interior and exterior millwork for this elegantly designed residence in the influential New Urban town of Seaside, Florida. Challenges: The beachfront residence required adherence to the area’s strict building code requirements, creating a unique profile for the compact layout of each room. Each room was also designed with all-wood walls and ceilings, which meant there was a lot of custom millwork! Solution: Unlike many homes where the same molding and paneling profiles are repeated throughout each room, this home featured a unique profile for each space. The effort was laborious—our team at E. F. San Juan created tools for each of these specific jobs. “The project required over four hundred man-hours of knife-grinding just to produce the tools,” says Edward San Juan. “Organization and scheduling were critical in this project because so many parts were required to complete each room.” The long hours and hard work allowed us to take the compacted plan and create the feel of an open, airy American beach house with the influence of 1930s Swedish classicism. The ceiling and walls in each room are paneled, giving them an elongated look to open up the space. The enticing, simplified wooden classicism style seamlessly complements the sweeping vistas and surrounding natural beauty along the Gulf of Mexico. --- Photography by Steven Mangum – STM Photography

Trim is WindsorONE. Interior door is TruStile TS3000 with Emtek Rope Knob.
Mid-sized beach style dark wood floor and brown floor home design photo in Boston

Being a General contractor and a Millwork provider, we were responsible for the full renovation of the apartment strictly following customers' requirements, tight timelines, and Skolnick designers' specifications. Literally taking off everything and creating a new space from the empty walls. Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Cabinets, Millwork, Finishing, HVAC, Electricity, Plumbing, you name it - every single piece of the project was masterfully crafted by Build-Ops General Contractor and Brooklyn Millwork - a millwork contractor.

Being a General contractor and a Millwork provider, we were responsible for the full renovation of the apartment strictly following customers' requirements, tight timelines, and Skolnick designers' specifications. Literally taking off everything and creating a new space from the empty walls. Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Cabinets, Millwork, Finishing, HVAC, Electricity, Plumbing, you name it - every single piece of the project was masterfully crafted by Build-Ops General Contractor and Brooklyn Millwork - a millwork contractor.

Being a General contractor and a Millwork provider, we were responsible for the full renovation of the apartment strictly following customers' requirements, tight timelines, and Skolnick designers' specifications. Literally taking off everything and creating a new space from the empty walls. Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Cabinets, Millwork, Finishing, HVAC, Electricity, Plumbing, you name it - every single piece of the project was masterfully crafted by Build-Ops General Contractor and Brooklyn Millwork - a millwork contractor.

Being a General contractor and a Millwork provider, we were responsible for the full renovation of the apartment strictly following customers' requirements, tight timelines, and Skolnick designers' specifications. Literally taking off everything and creating a new space from the empty walls. Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Cabinets, Millwork, Finishing, HVAC, Electricity, Plumbing, you name it - every single piece of the project was masterfully crafted by Build-Ops General Contractor and Brooklyn Millwork - a millwork contractor.

Being a General contractor and a Millwork provider, we were responsible for the full renovation of the apartment strictly following customers' requirements, tight timelines, and Skolnick designers' specifications. Literally taking off everything and creating a new space from the empty walls. Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Cabinets, Millwork, Finishing, HVAC, Electricity, Plumbing, you name it - every single piece of the project was masterfully crafted by Build-Ops General Contractor and Brooklyn Millwork - a millwork contractor.

Being a General contractor and a Millwork provider, we were responsible for the full renovation of the apartment strictly following customers' requirements, tight timelines, and Skolnick designers' specifications. Literally taking off everything and creating a new space from the empty walls. Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Cabinets, Millwork, Finishing, HVAC, Electricity, Plumbing, you name it - every single piece of the project was masterfully crafted by Build-Ops General Contractor and Brooklyn Millwork - a millwork contractor.

Close-up detailing the precise fabrication of the appliance tower cabinet. Custom cut-out sizes perfectly wrap stainless steel oven & microwave units, with tight seam assembly and stable cabinet structure. Panel color, texture and thickness are unified with surrounding kitchen cabinetry, meeting strict high-end apartment interior finishing requirements.

Being a General contractor and a Millwork provider, we were responsible for the full renovation of the apartment strictly following customers' requirements, tight timelines, and Skolnick designers' specifications. Literally taking off everything and creating a new space from the empty walls. Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Cabinets, Millwork, Finishing, HVAC, Electricity, Plumbing, you name it - every single piece of the project was masterfully crafted by Build-Ops General Contractor and Brooklyn Millwork - a millwork contractor.

Being a General contractor and a Millwork provider, we were responsible for the full renovation of the apartment strictly following customers' requirements, tight timelines, and Skolnick designers' specifications. Literally taking off everything and creating a new space from the empty walls. Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Cabinets, Millwork, Finishing, HVAC, Electricity, Plumbing, you name it - every single piece of the project was masterfully crafted by Build-Ops General Contractor and Brooklyn Millwork - a millwork contractor.

Being a General contractor and a Millwork provider, we were responsible for the full renovation of the apartment strictly following customers' requirements, tight timelines, and Skolnick designers' specifications. Literally taking off everything and creating a new space from the empty walls. Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Cabinets, Millwork, Finishing, HVAC, Electricity, Plumbing, you name it - every single piece of the project was masterfully crafted by Build-Ops General Contractor and Brooklyn Millwork - a millwork contractor.

Being a General contractor and a Millwork provider, we were responsible for the full renovation of the apartment strictly following customers' requirements, tight timelines, and Skolnick designers' specifications. Literally taking off everything and creating a new space from the empty walls. Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Cabinets, Millwork, Finishing, HVAC, Electricity, Plumbing, you name it - every single piece of the project was masterfully crafted by Build-Ops General Contractor and Brooklyn Millwork - a millwork contractor.

Being a General contractor and a Millwork provider, we were responsible for the full renovation of the apartment strictly following customers' requirements, tight timelines, and Skolnick designers' specifications. Literally taking off everything and creating a new space from the empty walls. Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Cabinets, Millwork, Finishing, HVAC, Electricity, Plumbing, you name it - every single piece of the project was masterfully crafted by Build-Ops General Contractor and Brooklyn Millwork - a millwork contractor.